

Agent2Investor Podcast
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We discuss the agent side of real estate investing, the tips, the successes, the failures, and all in between!
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 3min
How to Buy Your First Rental (Without Quitting Your Job) w/ Emily Beatty | Ep 40
Emily Beatty, a real estate agent and investor. Emily's journey from interior design and construction management to real estate investing. Emily discusses her early investments in Kentucky, transitioning to house hacking in Atlanta, and her approach to short-term and mid-term rentals. She shares insights on managing properties, working with Section 8 tenants, and her strategy for pricing rentals based on market analysis rather than relying solely on automated tools. The conversation highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and staying true to one's risk tolerance in real estate. Additionally, Emily offers advice to new agents and investors, highlighting the importance of perseverance, trusted advisors, and viewing potential property as investments.00:00 Introduction04:00 First Investment Property Experience08:03 Managing and Selling the First Property16:13 Expanding the Portfolio19:39 Becoming a Real Estate Agent22:20 Helping Long-Distance Investors30:35 Challenges and Insights for Real Estate Agents32:54 Navigating Early Career Challenges34:38 The Importance of Education and Community37:05 Exploring House Hacking39:04 Midterm and Short-term Rental Strategies45:43 Managing Tenants and Property48:36 Pricing Strategies and Tools53:37 Final ThoughtsFollow Emily- https://www.instagram.com/emily.in.realestate/Follow Nico-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngarciaofficial/Follow Ana- https://www.instagram.com/anabialek_realtor/

Feb 28, 2025 • 49min
$60K Profit on Her First Flip - How She Self-Manages 40 Rental Properties | EP 39
Amelia shares how she flipped her first property, turning a $60K investment into a $120K sale—feeling like the "richest person in the world."Growing up in a small town, she leveraged her local connections to source deals and discovered the hidden value of rural investing.Amelia also breaks down how to streamline self-managing rental properties with low time investment, challenging the "mom and pop" landlord mindset. She also shares her journey from knowing nothing about real estate to owning around 40 doors, using strategies like the BRRRR method and self-managing her properties.Chapters- 00:00 Introduction03:21 First Investment Success06:52 Investing in Small Towns08:01 Scaling Up12:28 Finding the Right Agent15:52 Funding the First Deal19:03 BRRRR Strategy23:59 Small Multifamily Properties25:40 Overlooked Niche in RE Investing29:43 Self-Managing Landlord35:52 Out-of-Town Properties38:20 The WIRE Community44:17 Connect with AmeliaFollow Amelia- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ameliajorei/reels/

Feb 14, 2025 • 51min
Ep 38: How an Agent Learned to Passively Invest in Real Estate w/ Darius McClelland
In this episode Nico and Ana are joined by their friend Darius McClelland. He shares his journey from owning a baseball business to becoming an agent, then owning properties and passively investing through private money. Reach out to Darius on social media @ invest_with_darius

Feb 7, 2025 • 47min
Ep 37: Megan Ahern (The Tatty Investor)
In this episode Ana and Nico are joined by Megan Ahern, who shares her experience in real estate as an agent, investor, stager, and much more!
Learn More about Megan at www.tattyinvestor.com and her masterclass www.firstdeal.com. You can also follow her on socials @the_tatty_investor

Jan 31, 2025 • 51min
Ep 36: Sarah Pell / Arbitrage, STRs & Becoming a SuperHost
In this episode Nico and Ana are joined by Sarah Pell. She shares her journey from elementary teaching to real estate investing through househacking, short-term rentals, and rental arbitrage. Follow Sarah on socials @ sarah_pell_ and @cpvacationhomes . www.cpvacationhomes.com

Jan 24, 2025 • 50min
Ep 35: Being Liberated from W2 to becoming a Full Time Investor w/ Davis Son
In todays episode, Ana and Nico are joined by their good friend Davis Son who shares his real estate journey. Learn more about Davis on social media @davis.h.son and be sure to keep an eye out for his new business "Luminescent Homes" coming soon!

Jan 17, 2025 • 45min
Ep 34: 2025 Q1 Updates with Nico and Ana
In todays episode, Nico and Ana give updates on their businesses and their goals for 2025.

Jan 10, 2025 • 47min
Ep 33: Nathan Murith/ You DONT need to quit your W2 to invest in Real Estate
In Todays episode Nico and Ana are joined by Nathan Murith, who looks at real estate investing a little different from others. He shares his background, out of state investing, and his academy. Connect with Nathan via Linked In or at remoterealestateacademy.com.

Jan 3, 2025 • 49min
Ep 32: Tim Yu / Creative Finance and Partnerships
In this episode Nico and Ana are joined by Tim Yu, who discusses his journey in Real Estate investing. He gives insights on his military background, creative financing, and the power. to partnerships in business. You can learn more about Tim on socials and his Youtube page @itsTimYu

Dec 13, 2024 • 56min
Ep 31: Joe Jimenez / From House Hacking in RV to Buying a Boutique Hotel
In this episode Nico and Ana are joined by their friend Joe Jimenez. He shares his investing journey which eventually brought him to purchasing his first boutique hotel this year. Follow Joe online @ "SwitchbackSuites"


